NNP 500L Tumbler

• Marinating meat, poultry, and seafood products to enhance flavour and tenderness.
• Mixing and blending various food ingredients, including spices and brines.
• Curing meat products like bacon and ham for improved texture and preservation.
• Coating food items with glazes or seasonings for ready-to-eat meals.

Typical capacity

This unit is listed as 500 litres. For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 100L to over 2000L.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz in the UK.

Construction material

Tumblers for food processing are almost exclusively constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Control system

Typically features a control panel for setting rotation speed, vacuum levels (if applicable), and cycle times.

Safety features

Commonly includes safety guards, emergency stop buttons, and interlocks on doors to prevent operation when open.

Discharge mechanism

Units typically feature a discharge door or tilting mechanism for efficient product unloading.

• What is the primary function of a food tumbler?

  A food tumbler is used to gently massage and marinate food products, primarily meat, poultry, and seafood, under vacuum (if equipped) to improve tenderness, flavour absorption, and yield.

• Is a vacuum system included with all tumblers?

• What kind of maintenance does a food tumbler require?

• Can this equipment be used for non-meat products?

• What is the typical footprint of a 500L tumbler?

Meat and poultry tumblers and massagers are valued for their consistent ability to enhance product texture and marinade absorption across commercial production. Buyers typically report reliable performance when used regularly, though condition of internal drums and seals warrants careful inspection on used units. Key strengths include labour savings and uniform results compared to manual methods. When purchasing secondhand, check motor function, drum integrity, and whether all safety guards remain intact. Stainless steel models tend to hold up better in demanding environments.

General overview for this equipment type